Weidmüller M12 connection technology for Industrial Ethernet
26 October 2009
Weidmüller is pleased to announce that it is expanding its portfolio of M12 Profinet cord sets.
Weidmüller now also offers over-molded female M12 connectors, over-molded angled connectors and RJ45 connectors – both in IP20 and IP67.
Both Industrial Type B or Type C Profinet cables and Railway cable are available as standard. The cables are available in lengths of 1.5, 3, 5 and 10 meters as standard catalogue items. Also available is a cut to length service for fast production of bespoke length cables to meet individual customer requirements. In the machine building segment Industrial Ethernet (IE) is now a mature technology with the potential to compete with established field bus systems. On the field level M12 is the most wide-spread connection technology. Users are very familiar with this connecting technology now including Industrial Ethernet applications.
Weidmüller offers for field level applications a comprehensive M12 D-coded portfolio. Stretching from managed / unmanaged switches, M12 patch cords in different versions to connectors for field-assembly, adapters M12-RJ45 and PCB connecting elements. Essential features of M12 are: Description Circular connector M12, d-coded as per EN 61076-2-101 Features • IP67 as per EN 60529 • 4-core cable or conductor connection • Cat.5 as per EN 50173-1:2003 Benefits of M12 • Familiar connection technique for around 30 years • Vibration resistance • Robust join • Small size • Common standard: PNO, IAONA, Modbus-IDA, ECTG and ODVA all recommend M12, d-coded Applications • Machines and plants • Rail and shipping industries • Automotive industry • Process engineering
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